This pink color is the result of using the OAT tech, which stands for organic acid technology. It enables this pink coolant to have a longer service life. The red coolant uses a different technology, IAT or inorganic acid technology. This is a more conventional tech but still imparts a long-lasting service life, longer than what the other coolant brands can offer. 2. Both Are Pre-Mixed, but One Needs to Be Diluted with Water Labor for removal from vehicle and reinstallation of a part or accessory sold “over-the-counter” is not covered.

It will prevent cavitation and corrosion of engine mechanisms. This coolant will not oxidize and will not foam. It will maintain the optimal operating temperature inside the engine and extend its service life.The question opens up an age-old debate: What constitutes a leak that must be repaired, and what is a seep that’s ok to monitor? It’s a gray area and can be subject to each technician’s opinion, but there’s a fine line we must walk. Being overzealous when recommending repairs can lead to damaged customer relations. On the other hand, if the engine overheats after leaving the shop, the customer will want to know why you said he could wait.

In this section, we will discuss the two main types of coolant that Toyota recommends for your Camry: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant and Toyota Long Life Coolant. Before starting, make sure the Lexus IS has not been operated for at least 2 hours. The engine retains a lot of heat, so that should give it enough time to cool down. Draining hot coolant (or oil for that matter) from an engine is a second-degree burn waiting to happen. Step 1 - Open hood The Super Long Life antifreeze of Toyota is a new generation and premium engine coolant that offers superb corrosion protection. It is especially suitable for Toyota engines and satisfies all warranty requirements of Toyota Motor Co. The color of this coolant is pink. In addition, the concentrated liquid SLLC meets Volkswagen’s G12+ quality. Hence, this antifreeze equivalent is more suitable for modern Toyota engines than the old ones.Toyota claims that it is possible to mix the pink and the red coolants. But some experts advise against it. They say they would always exercise caution regarding mixing the two. If you consider changing one with the other, they recommend flushing the system first before replacing the old with a new coolant. Toyota Long Life Coolant and Super Life Long Coolant – Where to Buy? The Toyota Long Life agent is the one that must be mixed with water. However, it’s still a pre-mixed, anti-rust, and anti-freeze product that’s 100 percent focused. The Toyota Super Long Life agent could be a 50/50 premixed agent. Water shouldn’t be value-added to the present coolant. Ingredients Of Red Coolants It's very difficult to get 100% of the coolant out, especially if your car has a rear heater core, like my Honda Odyssey... another important reason not to mix. A shop should create a standard for all their technicians to follow in regard to fluid leaks, with definitions of each type of leak. For cooling systems that may include the following: dried coolant, seeping, active leak or dripping coolant. By communicating this grading system, along with detailed photos to a vehicle owner many potential issues can be avoided.